Naomi Bratcher , 68, of Blackshear, passed away Saturday night, December 7, 2024, at Harborview Satilla in Waycross, following an extended illness.

Born January 11, 1956, in Screven, she was a daughter of the late John Bratcher and Gladys Roland Overstreet. She lived most of her life in Ware and Pierce Counties and was a longtime housewife. She was also a talented woodworker and painter, having several of her artwork on display in various businesses and galleries.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Marie Rentz and all her brothers and sisters.

Survivors include four children, Lisa Marie Rentz Merine (husband Charles), Cecil, Teresa Diane Rentz Conner (husband Terry), Young Harris, Meredith Lee Grover Jr., Blackshear and Marlana Grover Cason (husband Chris), Blackshear; grandchildren, Autumn Odum (husband Kye), Brianna Dowling (husband Trevor), Hayden Cason (wife Hayleigh), Brandon Rentz, Chase Rentz, Matthew Gay, Morgan Gay, Mason Gay, Dawson Lee Grover and Caleb Rentz; four greatgrandchildren, Jackson Lee Odum, Cordelia Dowling, Huxton Dowling and Hartleigh Dowling and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A private graveside service was held at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery near Scuffletown.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of arrangements.